do we understand these three words: worship, idolatry, and blasphemy?.
most christians have a vague notion of worship, idolatry, and blasphemy already, but.
a clear definition is necessary.. we must take care to differentiate, however.. how the words appear in original language and how they are defined today might be at odds.. ____________________.
Terry, you make a very compelling and informed case.
My verdict is "guilty as charged".
For me religion routinely co-opts and subverts terminology to suit a corrupt agenda.
So I am really fascinated by your depth of insight when it comes to uncovering and restoring correct meaning.
Thank you for sharing these eye opening comments especially on blasphemy.
I am saving this OP to re-read.
Best wishes.
Fernando
in other words, is it true that the watchtower is just like other religions when it comes to cover-ups?.
from personal experience (with incest and doctrinal/financial fraud) in the watchtower i would say so.. especially when i compare stories like the one i read today:.
"its impossible to know how many women have been raped by jewish men.
Hey sparrowdown.
I still remember vividly one of your first posts in which you so aptly described the nature and origin of Watchtower corruption (Enter the Power Couple, assume the position).
in other words, is it true that the watchtower is just like other religions when it comes to cover-ups?.
from personal experience (with incest and doctrinal/financial fraud) in the watchtower i would say so.. especially when i compare stories like the one i read today:.
"its impossible to know how many women have been raped by jewish men.
Sorry to hear about how you were treated Jay Elle.
More proof that they are not who they claim to be.
Neither do they have the spiritual qualification they claim.
The very opposite is in evidence.
Best wishes for you and yours for the future.
Fernando
in other words, is it true that the watchtower is just like other religions when it comes to cover-ups?.
from personal experience (with incest and doctrinal/financial fraud) in the watchtower i would say so.. especially when i compare stories like the one i read today:.
"its impossible to know how many women have been raped by jewish men.
In other words, is it true that the Watchtower is just like other religions when it comes to cover-ups?
From personal experience (with incest and doctrinal/financial fraud) in the Watchtower I would say so.
Especially when I compare stories like the one I read today:
"It’s impossible to know how many women have been raped by Jewish men. But too many women have anecdotes about a friend who was assaulted and never spoke up because “he’s such a great guy; no one would believe me.” Just look at what happened to some of the children who dared to publicly say that they were molested by rabbis or other trusted individuals in the ultra-Orthodox community — they were shunned by the communities who claimed to care about them."
you know, like a little "jwfacts" post-it.. you'd have to be stealthy.. .
Maybe this graph, with a website attribution below:
That is 54 years of 10 hours per month for one single baptism in 2013.
Double that if half the growth is organic (children of JW parents).
and if so what are our options?.
And if so what are our options?
a brother was appointed recently in the cong, he's got a dodgy history, doesn't really have the respect of many in the cong.
it's surprising to me, but i don't really care, good for him.
my wife, on the other hand, is angry!
Unrelated questions?
To capitalise on this "appointment" trigger?
"Is legalism apostasy?"
or
Is it true that more than half the Bible's references to "good news" are by Paul?
and
Should we as publishers of the "good news" publish the "good news" according to Paul?
so many witnesses lost the opportunity to pursue higher education in their youths.
perhaps it took decades for many here to leave and now feel it is too late.
degree you will also earn multiple certifications from other agencies:.
Nelson Mandela began his highly successful 20-year career in non-violent transformation at the age of 75, and earned an honorary doctorate and Nobel prize in the process.
hello to all.
i've been on this site for a couple of weeks now posting here and there but have not had the opportunity to read about many of the regular members and what led up to their leaving the wt.. i understand that some of you (i'm part of this club) may not be able to disclose many details and i can appreciate that.. i'd love to hear what was it that finally made you renounce what is and hopefully soon to be "was" the wt.. i truly look forward to having good discussions.. thank you to all for your kind participation.. .
The elders' (Pharisees) and Governing Body's (Sanhedrin's) deep fear, hatred and contempt of the liberating gospel message according to Paul, Moses, Isaiah and Psalms.
Of course once I had woken up then a lot of other suppressed concerns suddenly all made sense...
i joined the board this month and holy cow, are there ever some interesting points of view here.. a bit about my background: my dad was an unbaptised born-in who nevertheless went to vietnam and college where he met my mom.
mom was lutheran, but dad told her the only religion he was interested in belonging to was the jdubs.
they married in the early 70s and were both baptized.
Welcome SoJo16.
